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<blockquote data-quote="Frankie" data-source="post: 74860" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>I think it depends on the breed. The American Angus Association recommends using bulls with BW EPDs of less than 3 on heifers. Personally, if the heifers are of Continental breeding or out of a herd with calving problems, I'd use a lower number than that. We have Angus heifers with EPDs and usually use bulls with BW EPDs in the 2-range with little or no problem. Some people claim if you use bulls with negative BW EPDs, keep the heifers and use another bull with a negative BW EPD, etc., you will eventually get yourself into calving problems. I don't know if that's true or not, but I don't think you necessarily need to use an Angus bull with a negative BW EPD to cut down on calving problems. </p><p></p><p>The Calving Ease EPD is a new Angus EPD. Several breeds have had it for quite a while. The higher number is better in that EPD.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frankie, post: 74860, member: 13"] I think it depends on the breed. The American Angus Association recommends using bulls with BW EPDs of less than 3 on heifers. Personally, if the heifers are of Continental breeding or out of a herd with calving problems, I'd use a lower number than that. We have Angus heifers with EPDs and usually use bulls with BW EPDs in the 2-range with little or no problem. Some people claim if you use bulls with negative BW EPDs, keep the heifers and use another bull with a negative BW EPD, etc., you will eventually get yourself into calving problems. I don't know if that's true or not, but I don't think you necessarily need to use an Angus bull with a negative BW EPD to cut down on calving problems. The Calving Ease EPD is a new Angus EPD. Several breeds have had it for quite a while. The higher number is better in that EPD. [/QUOTE]
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